Community Mental Health Nurse

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned health service provider in the UK seeks a Community Mental Health Nurse for a fixed-term contract. You will manage a caseload of individuals with complex health and social care needs, focusing on recovery-based methodologies. Candidates must possess a post-2-year mental health nursing qualification and experience in community settings. The role offers professional growth through support and a competitive salary, with ample benefits including 27 days of leave plus bank holidays and relocation assistance.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Staff discounts: NHS benefits

£8,000 relocation package

Flexible working available

Qualifications

• Post-2-year appropriate mental health nursing qualification/experience.
• Experience working within community mental health teams/services.
• Understanding of responsibilities under the Mental Health Act, Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users with complex needs.
• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Ensure compliance with Safeguarding legislation and Mental Health Act.
• Promote carer and service user involvement.

Skills

Mental health nursing qualification

Experience in community mental health teams

Understanding of Mental Health Act

Valid driving license and vehicle access

Job description

Community Mental Health Nurse

Band 6 - £38,682 - £46,580 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Location: Taylor Centre, Warrior House, Southend

Contract: Fixed Term Contract/Secondment until 30 March 2026

The closing date is 28 December 2025

We are currently looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic Care Coordinator for a 5‑month period. As the successful post‑holder you will manage a caseload of service users with complex health and social care needs, following a recovery‑focused model. Previous care coordination experience is essential for this post.

******Previous applicants need not apply******

If you're shortlisted for this role, your interview will take place on 8 December 2025.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based care, including health promotion for named service users/groups.
• Admission, case conference/review and discharge in collaboration with the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Coordinating care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach for a designated caseload.
• Ensuring compliance with Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children legislation.
• Ensuring adherence to the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Promoting carer and service user involvement within the service.
• Establishing therapeutic relationships and implementing evidence‑based therapeutic interventions within boundaries set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council code of conduct.
• Providing assessments, education and support to carers in line with NSF requirements.
• Deputising and providing support and caseload coverage for colleagues/team members.

Additional responsibilities

• Carry out mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures.
• Participate in the staff appraisal process and manage staff if applicable.
• Keep updated on Trust policy matters.
• Provide management supervision when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi‑disciplinary team.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect through engagement events and equality champion networks.
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, occupational health advice and counselling.
• Recognition awards for staff dedication.
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years of service.
• Excellent pension up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts: Blue Light Card, NHS discounts, staff benefits.
• £8,000 relocation package if you move to Essex.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans for travel.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: supplement income and develop skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working available from day one for most roles.
• Job share applications welcomed.

Person Specification

• Post‑2‑year appropriate mental health nursing qualification / experience.
• Experience working within community mental health teams/services.
• Understanding of responsibilities under the Mental Health Act, Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust